We are thrilled to bring you part three of our Residency Takeover with our guest host, the award-winning colourist and educator, Nancy Stripe. In this episode, Nancy sits down with Nardia Young, a prominent British hair colour specialist and global educator based in Birmingham with over 28 years of experience. As a world-renowned Grey Blending Expert, Nardia has spent her career transforming high-maintenance tint cycles into seamless, natural silver hair.
Nardia has taken the industry by storm, but her success is built on years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of hair health. In this conversation today, she demystifies the technical challenges of working with dark-haired canvases and the importance of precise execution. Beyond the chemistry and the colour, Nardia and Nancy explore the emotional journey of grey blending—why it is about more than just technique; it is about helping clients embrace their natural identity.
If you want to move beyond the traditional tint cycle and master the art of seamless silver transformation, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in as Nardia shares her journey, professional lessons from the salon floor, and the secrets to helping your clients fall in love with their hair all over again.
CHAPTERS
- 4:50 Nadia’s Origin Story
- 6:18 Brave Lift Techniques
- 7:59 Grey Blending Takes Shape
- 11:39 Preventing Hair Breakage
- 16:10 Consultation and Commitment
- 21:22 Toughest Hair Cases
- 25:34 Product Must-Haves
- 28:56 Braver Grey Blends
- 30:31 Pricing the Process
- 34:10 Community and Controversy
- 35:19 The Rami Incident
- 41:40 Future of Grey Blending
- 44:25 Quickfire Favourite’s
RESOURCES
- Connect with Nardia on Instagram @hairbynardia
- Nardia’s The Global Grey Blending Handbook click HERE
- 1-1 Grey Blending Call click HERE
- Connect with Nancy Stripe on Instagram @nancystripecolour
- Sign up to the waitlist of Spotd getspotdapp.com
- Connect with Spotd on Instagram @getspotdapp